Construction Forestry Maritime Mining and Energy Union national secretary Michael O'Connor said Central Queensland coal mineworkers and their families have been under attack during the federal election campaign, but that they have the support of workers around the country.
"CQ coal miners have had to put up with green activists rolling into town grandstanding about their industries and livelihoods to win votes thousands of kilometres away," Mr O'Connor said.
"They have had to put up with the LNP's shameful scare campaign about the future of the coal industry, which is about nothing except a couple of politicians hanging on to their seats.
"The truth is, coal mineworkers have been totally dudded by a bunch of National MPs in Central Queensland who have done nothing as thousands of permanent jobs have been replaced by casual labour hire.
"Michelle Landry is the worst of the lot. She has backed the coal bosses all the way in their push to drive down wages and conditions.
"George Christensen hasn't noticed, because he hasn't been here.
"Our message to coal mineworkers this Labour Day is that we've got your back.
"Workers and unionists around the country are backing you in, supporting your fight for coal mining jobs that are permanent, well-paid and will support your families and communities into the future."
Mr O'Connor is attending the Labour Day event in Moranbah today (6 May). He is
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